hyper — extremely active, excited, or energetic
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely active, excited, or energetic
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhaɪpər/
Example Sentences
- My dog becomes hyper every time the doorbell rings, as if aliens are invading.
- She's so hyper about the concert that she's been practicing her screaming for weeks.
- The hyper student finished the entire semester's homework in one night.
hyper
ADJECTIVE[/ˈhaɪpər/]
extremely active, excited, or energetic
The kid went totally hyper after eating three slices of birthday cake.
Hyper like a wiper, swift like a viper!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Ancient Greek 'hyper', meaning 'over' or 'above'. The term evolved in modern English to denote excessive or extreme states, functioning as a prefix in compounds and eventually as a standalone adjective describing hyperactivity or heightened conditions.
Breakdown
hyper- (Greek: over, above, beyond) functions as a prefix indicating excess or intensity beyond normal levels, as in 'hyperactive' (excessively active) or 'hyperaware' (acutely aware).
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📝Examples
“My dog becomes hyper every time the doorbell rings, as if aliens are invading.”
“She's so hyper about the concert that she's been practicing her screaming for weeks.”
“The hyper student finished the entire semester's homework in one night.”
“Coffee makes me so hyper that I once cleaned my entire house at 2 AM.”
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